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15 Cards in this Set
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Mendacious
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(adj): Given to deception or falsehood.
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Syllogism
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(n): A logical scheme of a formal argument.
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Perspicacious
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(adj): Having or showing keen understanding or discernment.
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Animistic
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(adj): Atribution of conscious life to objects in a phenomena of nature or to inanimate objects.
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Bulwark
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(n): A strongsupport or protection.
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Quixotic
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(adj): Foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.
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Scion
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(n): A shoot of a plant joined to a stock in grafting; descendant.
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Circumspect
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(adj): Careful to consider all circumstances and consequence.
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Sanguine
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(adj): Ruddy; cheerful or hopeful.
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Austere
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(adj): Stern, severe, strict; unadorned.
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Browse
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(v): to graze; to read or look over something in a casual way.
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Rhetoric
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(n): The art of speaking or writing effectively.
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Incontinence
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(n): Lack of self-restraint.
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Equivocate
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(v): Misleading language; to avoid giving a definite answer.
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Collusion
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(n): Secret agreement or cooperation for illegal or deceitful purpose.
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